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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">After sending </span><a href="http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/kids-lib/attachments/20150723/c96704ee/attachment.html"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">this email</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
about library services for dyslexic patrons, I was invited to attend a workshop about dyslexia presented by Barbara Steinberg at Multnomah County Library (thank you!). Many of you know Barbara because she has presented ‘Becoming Thinkers’ about how children
learn to read at an OLA Annual Conferences, CSD Workshop, and two Focus Institutes.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is the third in a series of three emails about dyslexia. If you missed them, you can read the
<a href="http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/kids-lib/attachments/20150903/7ce5ac0d/attachment.html">
first one here</a> and <a href="http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/kids-lib/attachments/20150910/4131de1d/attachment.html">
second one here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What can libraries do to better serve patrons with dyslexia? Keep in mind different accommodations are going to work/not work for different people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provide accommodations:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Audio books<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ebooks with text to speech (Kindle and Audible’s
</span><a href="http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/Kindle-Audible-Whispersync-Voice-Review-Best-Both-Worlds-48082.html"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Whispersync for Voice</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is one example)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ebooks with dyslexic font (OverDrive’s
</span><a href="http://blogs.overdrive.com/front-page-library-news/2015/04/07/the-overdrive-app-now-features-a-dyslexic-font-option/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">OpenDyslexic</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is one example)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Colored overlays (Here is information about
</span><a href="http://www.nrsi.com/oldwebsite/parent_corner_colored_overlays.php"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">color overlays</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> from National Reading Styles Institute, you can buy them from lots of vendors)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Know how to change the background and text colors on public access computers (Google Chrome’s
</span><a href="http://www.oliviareader.com/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Olivia Reader</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is one example.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regular books published in dyslexic font (Amazon’s
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ADyslexic-Friendly+Edition&keywords=Dyslexic-Friendly+Edition&ie=UTF8&qid=1437579917">
Dyslexic-Friendly Editions</a> is one example)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Specialty paper with raised lines or bright lines (Here is information about
</span><a href="https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/understanding-dysgraphia#item7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">specialty papers</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> from Understood.org, you
can buy them from lots of vendors) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For literacy programs, remember it takes most people with dyslexia longer to read, longer to process what they read, many are poor spellers, and many have poor penmanship (Ideas: Use timed summer
reading logs rather than number of books, don’t ask someone you know or suspect has dyslexia open-ended questions about the reading during a program, forgive spelling errors, make it clear that listening to books is equivalent to eye-reading)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Refer patrons</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<b>to organizations that specialize in providing treatment and/or resources for people with dyslexia:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library offers audio books for any Oregonian who cannot read or understand standard printed material as a result of a learning disability or brain injury. If your
patron is interested, have them fill out the attached application and have it signed only by their medical doctor. Once signed just mail it to Talking Book (address is on the form) and we will begin their library service immediately. Service includes a free
listening device that is checked-out to the patron indefinitely or they can download audio books to their own device.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.decodingdyslexiaor.org/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Decoding Dyslexia Oregon</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (Barbara Steinberg recommends this be the first place you refer people with dyslexia—especially
if they want more assistance than their school can provide, but they can’t afford to pay a professional to provide expert teaching)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Understood.org’s </span>
<a href="https://www.understood.org/en/tools/parenting-coach"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Parent Coaching</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> and
</span><a href="https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Learning at Home</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://app.box.com/s/qxo4t5cxik6c3h0mpz9e"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">IDA Provider Directory: Oregon</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> to find International Dyslexia Association professional members who indicate
they provide services to the dyslexic community (updated June 30, 2015)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Create a list of local professionals who provide services to people with dyslexia. You might start by contacting your local school, school district, or education service district.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Suggest online resources:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://eida.org/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">International Dyslexia Association</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.ldonline.org/">LD Online</a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.ncld.org/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">National Center for Learning Disabilities</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://dyslexia.yale.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.understood.org/en"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Understood: For Learning & Attention Issues</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please share any other accommodations relevant to libraries, referral recommendations, and resources you learn about!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Katie <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Katie Anderson, Youth Services Consultant
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/pages/index.aspx"><span style="color:blue">Library Support and Development Services</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us"><span style="color:blue">katie.anderson@state.or.us</span></a>, 503-378-2528<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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